ACI 440.3R-12 PDF Download

The ACI 440.3R-12 standard provides guidelines for testing FRP materials in concrete and masonry structures. FRP materials have different physical and mechanical properties compared to steel, necessitating unique test methods specifically designed for FRP bars and laminates.

The purpose of this standard is to offer model test methods for evaluating the short- and long-term mechanical, thermo-mechanical, and durability performance of FRP bars and laminates. It is intended that these test methods can be considered, modified, and adopted by national standards-writing agencies such as ASTM International or AASHTO in the United States. The publication of these test methods by ACI Committee 440 aims to facilitate the adoption of standardized testing procedures for FRP materials based on global research and literature reviews.